Abstract: Thermoplastic compositions useful for sealing longitudinal joints of substrates, for example, roadways and pavement, are provided herein. Formulations including the composition and methods of using the thermoplastic composition to seal longitudinal joints are also disclosed.

Abstract: Thermoplastic compositions useful for sealing longitudinal joints of substrates, for example, roadways and pavement, are provided herein. Formulations including the composition and methods of using the thermoplastic composition to seal longitudinal joints are also disclosed.

Abstract: Thermoplastic compositions useful for sealing longitudinal joints of substrates, for example, roadways and pavement, are provided herein. Formulations including the composition and methods of using the thermoplastic composition to seal longitudinal joints are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method may include gathering data from a first set of sensors disposed throughout a first facility at a first fire alarm control panel. The method may also include exchanging one or more messages between the first fire alarm control panel and a control center computer. The method may also include translating the one or more messages between a first communication protocol according to which the first fire alarm control panel communicates and a second communication protocol according to which the control center computer communicates. The second communication protocol is distinct from the first communication protocol.

Abstract: Thermoplastic compositions useful for sealing longitudinal joints of substrates, for example, roadways and pavement, are provided herein. Formulations including the composition and methods of using the thermoplastic composition to seal longitudinal joints are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method may include gathering data from a first set of sensors disposed throughout a first facility at a first fire alarm control panel. The method may also include exchanging one or more messages between the first fire alarm control panel and a control center computer. The method may also include translating the one or more messages between a first communication protocol according to which the first fire alarm control panel communicates and a second communication protocol according to which the control center computer communicates. The second communication protocol is distinct from the first communication protocol.

Abstract: A fire alarm control and monitoring system is disclosed. In some embodiments, the fire alarm and control system may include a plurality of fire alarm control panels connected together through a communication network. In some embodiments, the fire alarm control panels may communicate using a token passing protocol yet be arranged in a tree network topology.

Abstract: A fire alarm control and monitoring system is disclosed. In some embodiments, the fire alarm and control system may include a plurality of fire alarm control panels connected together through a communication network. In some embodiments, the fire alarm control panels may communicate using a token passing protocol yet be arranged in a tree network topology.

Abstract: A fire alarm control and monitoring system is disclosed. In some embodiments, the fire alarm and control system may include a plurality of fire alarm control panels connected together through a communication network. In some embodiments, the fire alarm control panels may communicate using a token passing protocol yet be arranged in a tree network topology.

Abstract: A unibit with replacement blade provides economical refreshing of the many cutting facets of a unibit drill bit with a unibit replacement blade that is releasably secured in the unibit body. In one aspect of the invention, a replacement blade with cutting edges on one or both opposite side edges is releasably locked into the unibit body by a transverse locking screw. The blade can be provided with an integral tip drill when desired. In another aspect of the invention, one or more replacement blades is releasably secured in a recess in the unibit body with a simple blade lock mechanism, the blades being positioned symmetrically around the axis of the drill. In one embodiment, the blade lock is an eccentric cam member that rotates into and out of locking engagement with the blade. Other blade locks include clamping screws, screws through the blade, cam plates, tapered blades, and blade receiving grooves. Another aspect of the invention provides a replaceable tip drill.

Abstract: A unibit with replacement blade of the invention provides economical refreshing of the many cutting facets of a unibit drill bit with a unibit replacement blade that is releasably secured in the unibit body with a simple blade lock mechanism. In one aspect of the invention, the blade lock is an eccentric cam member that rotates into and out of locking engagement with the blade. Other blade locks include clamping screws, screws through the blade, cam plates, tapered blades, and blade receiving grooves. Another aspect of the invention provides a replaceable tip drill. The unibit desirably is provided with two or more replaceable blades positioned symmetrically around the axis of the drill.

Abstract: A position sensor for determining the relative physical location of a movable item via a combination of a sensor and an indicator plate affixed to an actuator device.

Abstract: An on-board entertainment display housing system for mounting flat panel displays, incorporating a plurality of interlocking extensions on a pair of mated panels coupled via a cam lock that provides operational support and rapid maintenance access to the flat panel.

Abstract: A system and method for safe and secure stowage of an on-board entertainment display utilizing at least one dual biased latch in the stowage compartment and a complementary recess in the display assembly such that the latch prohibits un-commanded display deployment, even in the absence of electrical power to the unit.